Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Fuel Retailer Choice Act Introduced
Published December 5, 2022
The Fuel Retailer Choice Act has been introduced to the US Senate by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer. The bill would ensure permanent yearround use of E15. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag is excited…Biofuel Blending Volumes Boosted
Published November 30, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to increase the 2023 renewable fuel blending mandate to 20.82 billion gallons. That standard moves to 21.87 billion gallons in 2024 and 22.68 billion gallons in 2025. Conventional biofuels, like corn-based ethanol, will have…Ethanol Production Falls to 2-Year Low
Published October 12, 2022
According to the Renewable Fuels Association, for the week ending September 23, ethanol production dropped just over five percent to 855,000 barrels a day. This is the smallest volume since February of 2021. Production was 6.5 percent less than the…E-15 Waivers Expected
Published August 15, 2022
According to Agri-Pulse, the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to grant E-15 waivers to eight states, including the Dakotas and Minnesota. The waivers would allow E-15 to be sold year-round on a permanent basis by next summer.ACE Intensity Conference Happens in Omaha
Published August 12, 2022
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the annual conference was the perfect time to discuss a key policy issues. "We dived into carbon market opportunities for farmers and ethanol producers. We also talked about the $18 billion for…Ethanol Expansion a Proud Moment for ND Corn
Published August 8, 2022
Kulm, North Dakota farmer and former National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott says one of the biggest wins in North Dakota is the growth of the corn ethanol industry. There are currently six ethanol plants in the state. "In…Ethanol Has a Moment
Published June 17, 2022
With record high gas prices this summer, ethanol prices stand out at the fuel pump. In many cases, E85 is $2 per gallon less than unleaded gasoline. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says all ethanol blends may offer cost…EPA Unveils Final Renewable Volume Obligations
Published June 6, 2022
Late last week, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations. For 2022, the final RVOs are 20.63 billion gallons, slightly lower than what EPA initially proposed at the end of last year. The 2022 total includes 15 billion…Biofuels Industry Seeking a More Permanent E-15 Fix
Published April 12, 2022
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the White House sent a strong signal at Tuesday's event in Iowa. "I'm going to use the president's own words. He said American biofuels have a role to play now." Skor told reporters the…